RIVER GAUGE · APPOMATTOX RIVER
Appomattox River at Pocahontas
City of Petersburg County, Virginia
Water level8.45 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
The walking trails at Matoax Park and Rotary Park on Pocahontas Island begin to flood. Additonally, the boat ramp and riverwalk at Roslyn Park in Colonial Heights are flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | 17.51 ft | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 14.92 ft | — |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 13.72 ft | — |
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